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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

....actually it sounds like OP has too much quiet time. 

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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

I guess you would know since you seem to think you know everything. Wish you would stop with your nasty remarks and comments.

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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

Thank you, @RetRN, that was a mouthful of truth.

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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

You are very welcome, @qualitygal.
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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

For me, reading is a "time out" when I am a bit overwhelmed.   I read every night before I go to sleep.

 

So I am always working away at a book, which I save for stressed out moments.

 

Right now it's _Little Dorrit_ by Charles Dickens.  Haven't read it in years.  The opening volume is amazing. 

 

I am struggling through vol. 2, last night including the poisoning of a dog, which upset me so much I had a nightmare.

 

  I hope it gets good again.  Read it years ago and do remember that it was "uneven."

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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

I am currently reading Miracles from Heaven (I haven't seen the movie) and The Rainbow Comes and Goes (by Anderson Cooper and Gloria Vandebilt). I guess I never knew that reading meant I have too much time on my hands. I find people who read to be very interesting and well informed on many topics. Unlike one person I see on these boards.

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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

Glad to see it's not just me.  I'm in a bit of a funk today and don't know why ~ just feel kind of bummed.  I went to visit a friend at her antique shop this morning and picked up a couple small trinkets and spent some time chatting with her.  That's always good therapy for me!  It's raining here A LOT so working in the yard isn't going to happen so I'll do some housework instead.  I did go out in the yard with my umbrella and my dogs and feed the fish ~ the raindrops splashing on the pond surface didn't seem to bother them and they were looking for their eats, lol!!!  My yard is my peaceful place....  :-)

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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

a day w/your book sounds like a perfect idea, @qualitygal!

 

there just seems to be always a lot of "stuff" going on.  in my head, i know it's just life, but sometimes it just gets wearing.

 

so to take a step back to regroup has been something i absolutely do.

 

maybe it's w/my book or maybe a dvd.  once in a while it's w/a dish of ice cream & a puzzle.  Smiley Surprised)

 

like another poster, i shut off the tv for a bit too; the news can be overwhelming as our news cycles are now 24/7.

 

spend some time just for you!   you deserve it!! 

 

 

 

 

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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

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@RetRN wrote:

I guess you would know since you seem to think you know everything. Wish you would stop with your nasty remarks and comments.


Yes...always there with some snarkiness. Verry tiresome.  Totally agree, RN. 

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Re: Today's a good day to read my book

Hi, @qualitygal.  I hope you did take some time to re-energize yesterday & that it helped.   🌻

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